Tamiya MB 01 Fiat Abarth 1000 TCR Build | Part 5 |

Published 29 September 2023

Brett returns with BJ to complete working on an Australian exclusive; part 5 building the new Tamiya MB-01 Fiat Abarth chassis with the bodywork!
They work on finishing the body painting, applying decals and painting the detailed engine.

Available here: www.hearnshobbies.com/products/tamiya-1-10-fiat-abarth-1000-tcr-no-esc

See the rest of the build videos in the playlist:
   • Tamiya MB-01 Fiat Abarth Mini Chassis Build  

The origin of M-chassis series history goes back to December 1994, and this series has been popular due to cost-effective kits with a wide choice of bodies, ease of maintenance and control for any level user. Enter, the all-new MB-01!

The new MB-01 chassis continues that tradition and allows six setups by choosing from three types of wheelbases, and front- or rear- wheel drive system. Its first body recreates the Fiat Abarth 1000 TCR Berlina Corse which was a car developed with high level tune-ups based upon the compact 2-door Fiat 600.

MB-01 Chassis Features
• Length: 322mm, width: 163mm. Wheelbase: 209mm (S) / 224mm (M) / 239mm (L) (*Fiat Abarth uses the LONG wheelbase setup).
• The multi-purpose, 2WD MB-01 chassis gives choices of three types of wheelbases (*), and front- or rear- wheel drive system. Six setups are available in total.
• Simply change attachment directions of final gears and steering linkage to switch between front- and rear- wheel drive; low or high motor position can be chosen for rear-wheel drive cars.
• Unitized sections such as motor mount and final gears facilitate ease of assembly and effective maintenance.
• The 4-wheel double wishbone suspension features symmetrical structure and friction dampers.
• While this is a 2WD model, multi-link suspension is compatible with tires featuring the same compound and rear tire with toe-in as 4WD models.
• Gear ratio: 5.83:1 (when using kit-standard 29T pinion gear)
• Features 55mm diameter front tires and 60mm diameter rear tires to authentically recreate the stance of the actual car.
• Many Hop-Up Option parts for M-chassis and TT-chassis cars can be used to fine-tune setup.
• Includes 540 motor.
• Requires 2-channel radio, ESC, 7.2-7.4volt battery with compatible charger and Tamiya PS paint to complete.

0:00 Intro
2:00 Removing the fender masking tape and preparing the engine parts
5:38 Cleaning the over-spray in the body
16:23 Checking the body before spraying the orange
17:19 Engine preparation
20:20 Priming the engine
22:50 Backing the body with white
23:28 Painting the engine
36:28 Removing window masks
50:22 Tinting the windows and removing the protective coating
57:24 Mounting the headlights and grill
1:05:18 Painting the exhaust
1:14:41 Applying black panel liner wash
1:22:38 Cleaning off excess wash
1:24:38 Flocking the air filters
1:31:50 Painting the engine struts black
1:39:49 Applying flat clear over the engine
1:41:00 Test fitting the engine
1:41:43 Finishing the decals
1:53:33 Fitting the spark leads
1:57:40 Outro

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